R: “Herbie” Hemphill receiving the June Roughley Memorial Lecture“ memento. (Photo courtesy Karlene Brummer)1
The annual June Roughley Memorial Lecture, given by Ian “Herbie” Hemphill, “My Life In Spices”, was a chance for old friendships to be renewed, to learn about the history of herbs and spices and to receive most welcome cooking suggestions.
Somerset Cottage at Round Corner became an institution that led to a world wide operation; involving publishing and the education of the Australian diet. A most enjoyable afternoon for the audience of more than one hundred.
A landmark feature of our district is Galston Gorge. Depending on how it is viewed; it is either the barricade against the westward spread of suburbia or a hindrance to a trip to Hornsby. However it is looked at, it is among many things; a feat of engineering, an ever-changing oasis of natural beauty and a key to our community becoming the leading producer of citrus fruit.
The next Society meeting on the 13th September, will be given by the Society’s President, Michael Bell; his subject, The Archaeology of Galston Gorge.
The speed of traffic through the Gorge makes it almost impossible to really take note of features that tell its history but over the years Michael has been able to photograph and talk to old hands, about what remains. This will be another chance to learn about our local history and to add more personal recollections to that history.
History Cottage archiving is proceeding at a pace and the cottage is open for closer inspection on the last Sunday of the month, between 1.00 and 4.00pm. Visitors are most welcome and the research facilities cover early Colonial records as well as a large photograph collection.
Meetings are in the Galston Uniting Church, School Road, Galston. Free entry. Enquiries to 02 9653 1365.
